Laggan Locks to Fort Augustus

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
17 kms	05:00 (hrs:mins)	30 metres	Explorer 400: Loch Lochy & Glen Roy

Description

Looking onto people walking on a forestry track that leads down to Loch Oich

This route is a section of the Great Glen Way long distance route. Start along the towpath at Laggan Locks, where you are close to the site of the Clan Battle of the Shirts in 1544. From here the route leads you into Laggan Avenue, a lovely canal side path through a fine variety of tall trees established by Thomas Telford which takes you to Laggan swing bridge where you cross the A82.

Once across the A82 follow the road past the Great Glen Water Park and along the secluded eastern shores of Loch Oich (the A82 follows the west shore). This section follows first the old railway line and then a section of General Wade's Military Road to emerge at Aberchalder swing bridge where you once again join the canal towpath for a scenic walk to Fort Augustus passing Kytra and Cullochy Locks

Access Info

Car park at Laggan Locks at north end of Loch Lochy on A82. Buses from Inverness to Fort William will stop here.

Additional Info

Nearest tourist information centre is fort augustus, tel: 01320 366779.

There is a pub on a boat and a picnic area at the start of the walk and pubs, restaurants, tea rooms etc. in Fort Augustus.

Most of the route follows the Caledonian Canal, an ancient monument but still a working canal today. Boat trips are available from the Fort Augustus end of the canal, heading out onto Loch Ness. Fort Augustus also has a rare breeds park and heritage centre.

Loch Oich is home to a watersports centre which also offers accommodation and catering.